When you think of United Way of Tarrant County, what words come to mind? For us, it’s innovator, convener, life changer and direct service provider.
Our role in the community has evolved since our organization was founded in 1922. But, so has Tarrant County itself. Our county is among the fastest growing areas in the country – not just in the state of Texas. Not everyone who moves here can take care of themselves the way they would like or should. We have seen the expanding need in our community and have answered the call, establishing and expanding programs to support our neighbors.
Many of these neighbors fall under what we call the ALICE threshold – Asset Limited, Income Constrained AND Employed. These individuals are working hard, yet falling short. ALICE households are often forced to make impossible choices such as deciding between quality child care or filling a needed prescription.
In 2023, we served nearly 400,000 people through our direct-service initiatives and the programs we support. And, we anticipate the need being even greater in 2024.
This impact report highlights much of our work and the lives we’ve changed in 2023. We hope it inspires you to get involved, to join us as a donor or volunteer or to help us raise awareness about the needs and opportunities for support across Tarrant County.
Our GET UNITED campaign, launched in 2022, is helping us build the foundation for our second century of impact in this community. Please join us as we work together to build a stronger, more resilient and vibrant Tarrant County for all.
LEAH M. KING, CFRE President and Chief Executive Officer
United Way of Tarrant County
HADLEY WOERNER Chairman
United Way of Tarrant County Board of Directors
OUR FOCUS AREAS
COMMUNITY RESPONSE
Whether it’s a disaster or daily challenges Tarrant County residents are dealing with, we are there to respond quickly and directly. By monitoring the needs of the community, we identify and launch initiatives that address our area’s most critical issues. Through programming that directly serves our active duty military, veterans and their families, youth impacted by gun violence, and neighbors struggling in the summer heat, we provide the support they need to overcome challenges and thrive.
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Everyone in our community deserves to lead a safe and healthy life. The work of our Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County allows older adults, individuals with disabilities and caregivers to live independently. Through our health initiatives focused on improving maternal and infant mortality rates, we strive to improve outcomes and promote well-being, particularly in underserved neighborhoods and among vulnerable populations.
According to the most recent data available from United for ALICE, 32% of Tarrant County households fall under the ALICE threshold.
unitedforalice.org
FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT
We provide individuals and families with the tools they need to improve their economic well-being. Our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax preparation services, enabling low-income households to maximize returns and gain a better understanding of their finances. By replenishing our neighbors’ pockets, we bolster both individual financial stability and the local economy.
EDUCATION AND LEARNING
Education is key to unlocking opportunities and building a brighter future. We’re improving literacy rates through our partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. By nurturing the skills and potential of individuals across Tarrant County, we are investing in a stronger, more prosperous community for generations to come.
Asset Limited, Income Constrained and Employed individuals are essential to the fabric of our society and work in jobs integral to our community. Yet, each month can bring a set of new challenges. Even in households with two wage earners, families struggle to make ends meet, living paycheck to paycheck.
The ALICE population is made up of those who live above the Federal Poverty Level (about $30,000 for a family of four), but whose salary doesn’t cover the basic costs of living expenses such as child care, food, transportation and health care. United Way of Tarrant County focuses what we do to support these hardworking families, providing direct-service programming to help make a difference in their lives.
THIRD HOTTEST SUMMER
ON RECORD FOR TARRANT COUNTY, 2023
Our efforts made national news, with coverage on both the CBS evening and morning news shows talking about our program to provide free window A/C units to Tarrant County residents in need.
COOLING OUR COMMUNITY, SAVING LIVES BEAT THE HEAT
DISTRIBUTED TO THOSE IN NEED, NEARLY TRIPLING OUR 100 UNIT GOAL
2-1-1
SECOND HIGHEST REQUEST TO 2-1-1
SOCIAL SERVICES HOTLINE IS FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS
Summer heat in Texas can be relentless. In fact, Tarrant County is one of the top 10 counties in the state with the most heat-related deaths.* For older adults or disabled individuals, life without air-conditioning can be a matter of life or death.
Recognizing the urgency of the situation, UWTC expanded its Beat the Heat program in 2023, mobilizing the community to help us save lives with support from volunteers, donors, MedStar, the Charles Schwab Foundation and NBC5/Telemundo, among others.
*Texas Department of Health and Human Services (1999-2023)
HELPING A LOCAL VET
In 2023, UWTC received hundreds of calls from Tarrant County residents seeking relief from one of the hottest summers on record, including one from Casey, a 57-year-old disabled U.S. Marine veteran.
In addition to struggling with significant life challenges, including PTSD, kidney disease and hypertension, Casey dealt with increasing utility bills from the heat until his air conditioner went out. Feeling overwhelmed when temperatures reached 103°F inside his house, Casey reached out to UWTC, and we provided him with a window unit.
But our support didn’t end there. After hearing Casey’s story, we connected him with our Mission United team for additional veteran resources. Thanks to local donors, we were there to answer the call.
Thanks to you, I’m still standing and am incredibly grateful.”
- Casey
SERVING GREATER ARLINGTON
Sharing resources and knowledge with community leaders and local nonprofits is the primary mission of UWTC – Greater Arlington. Annually, this regional arm of UWTC contributes more than 1,000 volunteer hours serving the residents of Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie and surrounding areas.
As a human service planning body in the area, this office is laser-focused on the needs and challenges of those with low or moderate incomes, paying particular attention to disparities related to accessibility, availability and quality of services in ZIP codes 76010 and 76011.
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce recognized the significant contributions of our Arlington-based team by naming us a 2023 Nonprofit of the Year as part of its Small Business of the Year Awards program.
MISSION UNITED
FIGHTING FOR THOSE WHO FOUGHT FOR US
Our Mission United team streamlines access to resources for active duty military members, veterans and their families. We provide what is needed to successfully transition to civilian life and to navigate the challenges of military service. By facilitating access to these resources, we empower these individuals to build fulfilling and sustainable futures beyond their military service.
In 2023, we expanded our reach across Texas, working with Combined Arms® to operate their Texas Veteran Network centers. Additionally, we allocated $325,000 in Veteran Fund grants to local agencies that serve those who served our nation. The Veterans Fund is supported through contributions from Lockheed Martin and Bell.
I’m proud to be a veteran. Now, I’m going to help the veterans who have had a few bumps in the road, and Mission United is right there.”
- U.S. Army Veteran John Kirby, former Mission United client
50,600+
REFERRALS TO SERVICES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION, CAREER SERVICES, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
35,000+
CLIENTS SERVED IN STATE OF TEXAS
$132,337
UTILITY ASSISTANCE FOR 352 FAMILIES IN NEED
44,406
CALLS ANSWERED BY ADRC FOR HELP WITH HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, INCOME SUPPORT AND MEDICAID
7,927
HOURS OF CAREGIVER RESPITE CARE (ASSISTING WITH MEAL PREPARATION, HOUSEKEEPING, PERSONAL CARE)
2,000+
ADVOCATE VISITS TO LONG-TERM CARE AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, RESOLVING 95% OF RESIDENTS’ CONCERNS
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR OLDER ADULTS
Adults over 60, people with disabilities and their caregivers turn to the Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County (AAATC) for support. The AAATC is the only one in Texas that is part of a United Way and is part of a national network of 629 area agencies focused on older adults.
AAATC offers a range of free services and works to identify new opportunities to support the growing need of this population in our community.
In 2023, we nearly doubled the number of hours of caregiver respite provided compared to the previous year, and the number of calls to the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) quadrupled. We introduced new programming, such as our Silver Bytes digital literacy course (pictured above), providing an opportunity for our clients to learn how to use technology to better connect with family and friends.
UNLOCKING SUPPORT FOR DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS
Caring for individuals with dementia can be exhausting and challenging. With that in mind, the AAATC launched REACH: Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer’s Caregiver Health in 2023. This program provides comprehensive, no-cost support through personalized one-on-one sessions to those caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
AAATC’s REACH program represents a milestone in dementia care in Texas, offering a new option of support not previously available in the state. Sessions are offered in-person, over the phone or online to align with individual caregiving circumstances.
SCAN TO LEARN MORE ABOUT REACH
REACH is supported by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds administered by Tarrant County.
VOLUNTEERING WITH A SMILE
Not many people call tax season beautiful, but that’s exactly how VITA Volunteer Krisna Eastham describes it when she helps families in the community file their returns for free.
With Krisna’s help, Tarrant County families are getting the maximum refund possible, allowing them to meet their basic needs, buy their first home or send their children to college.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, she ensures that language isn’t a barrier to accessing essential financial services. From explaining intricate tax terms to guiding individuals through the filing process, Krisna ensures everyone fully understands their financial situation.
VITA
HELPING HARDWORKING FAMILIES GET THE MOST OUT OF EVERY PAYCHECK
When you survive paycheck to paycheck, like those who are Asset Limited, Income Constrained and Employed (ALICE), getting an income tax refund can provide much-needed relief. UWTC’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program helps our Tarrant County neighbors with household incomes of $64,000 or less receive the largest refund possible or have a better understanding of what they owe.
This work wouldn’t be possible without the dozens of volunteers who support our VITA centers and help clients enroll in financial education, coaching and workforce skills training. Funding coordinated through the office of U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey ensured these centers had the staffing and resources available to provide quality tax return preparation and filing at no cost.
I realized that their refund may have been a critical source of income that would cover rent, utilities, or even groceries. Knowing this made me push to work harder, to help as many people as I could…”
- Cayla Tongol, VITA Student Volunteer
2023 TAX SEASON
$7,732,683 IN TOTAL REFUNDS
6,937
TOTAL RETURNS FILED
3,450
TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS
ONE SECOND COLLABORATIVE
ADDRESSING YOUTH GUN VIOLENCE
When the CDC identified gun violence as the #1 cause of death among teens, we partnered with the Fort Worth Police Department to develop an initiative to interrupt and prevent youth violence in our community – The One Second Collaborative (OSC).
Collaborative is the keyword in this program. The OSC brings together countless community organizations and stakeholders that are involved in this work. In 2023, the OSC steering committee, consisting of local representatives from religious, educational, safety, nonprofit, and youth groups, identified six focus areas that influence program priorities to support local youth:
• Mental health
• Communication
• Tools and resources
• Street outreach and violence interruption
• Parent/caregiver support
• Mentor recruitment and engagement
$2 MILLION IN OSC GRANTS AWARDED TO 18 COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN 2023
Scan to learn how a one-second decision can change a life.
MATERNAL HEALTH
IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR MOMS
Maternal health, a top health challenge in Tarrant County and Texas, is worse in lowincome communities and communities of color because of a multitude of factors. In fact, 12% of pregnancy-related deaths in Texas are related to discrimination and of these, 90% have some chance of being preventable, according to Texas Health and Human Services.
In response to this, United Way of Tarrant County conceived its community doula program, through which local residents are trained to educate and support expectant mothers through pregnancy and postpartum. These doulas help bridge the trust divide that may exist between patients and healthcare providers, leading to healthier outcomes.
In 2023, UWTC and its program partner Child Poverty Action Lab (CPAL) held listening sessions in the 76104 ZIP code and surrounding community, where maternal mortality rates are known to be high. Applications for our first doula cohort opened in the summer, resulting in 89 people registering for 40 spots. CPAL hired four of the community doula graduates in December to provide free doula services for families in 76104 with the goal to expand into other areas as funding becomes available.
Scan to hear one of our community doula’s stories. FIRST COHORT OF 40 DOULAS
IN DECEMBER 2023
My daughter’s favorite books have almost all come from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Getting a new book each month in the mail keeps reading fun and exciting. I’ve gotten to see the impact reading together has had on expanding her vocabulary and skills at three years old.”
- Amanda Munoz, DPIL Mom
450% PROGRAM ENROLLMENT INCREASE OVER PREVIOUS YEARL
3,689
CHILDREN RECEIVED BOOKS
19,908 BOOKS MAILED
DOLLY PARTON’S IMAGINATION LIBRARY
DELIVERING BEDTIME STORIES TO IMPROVE LITERACY IN TARRANT COUNTY
Evidence shows the number of books in a child’s home is a greater predictor of a highlevel of achievement than the parents’ level of education.* Through our partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL), local families in underserved Tarrant County neighborhoods across 48 ZIP codes receive free books mailed to them each month. The books are tailored to children from birth to age five, setting the stage for greater reading proficiency in elementary school.
Workforce Solutions of Tarrant County generously contributes annually to support this program.
* University of Nevada, Reno
INVESTING IN LASTING IMPACT
We’re ensuring the next generation is set up for success. Arlington ISD high school students learned budgeting skills at a reality fair hosted by Frost Bank and United Way of Tarrant County — the first offered by Frost Bank outside of the Fort Worth ISD.
During this reality fair, each student was assigned a career with a monthly salary and taught how to balance monthly expenses. They visited various booths staffed with local volunteers and got a real look at the responsibilities they’ll take on in the next phase of life.
With a focus on broadening education beyond the classroom, we are equipping individuals with the right tools for independence to help our community thrive.
TEAMING UP FOR TARRANT COUNTY
More than 250 distinguished guests, community and business leaders, philanthropists and supporters gathered for “Unplugged With Sonny Dykes and Randy Galloway,” an event focused on raising awareness of the GET UNITED campaign.
Dykes and Galloway reflected on the important messages of unity, compassion, leadership and support while Tarrant Region Frost Bank President Hadley Woerner encouraged leaders to answer the call to contribute for a better future.
EVENT SPONSORS INCLUDED:
• Frost Bank
• Anthracite Realty Partners
• GM Financial
• BNSF Railway
• Rainwater Charitable Foundation
• Graham Associates
• Kelly Hart and Hallman
• Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP
• Marty Leonard
• O. Trevino Construction
• Standard Meat
• TCU Flying T Club
• Zang Adams Real Estate
• Texas Health Resources
• Acme Brick
• EECU
• Vermeer Texas – Louisiana
• The Rios Group, Inc.
GROWING STRONGER, TOGETHER
Through the GET UNITED campaign, we are embarking on a journey to make a lasting impact in our communities. Although our region faces significant challenges, United Way of Tarrant County is convening collective strengths to serve our most vulnerable populations for decades to come.
By uniting supporters from 64 ZIP codes, we’re investing in system-level initiatives that will build a brighter future for generations to come. More than 30 community leaders are serving as champions for the campaign, helping to share the impact United Way of Tarrant County will make through this historic effort.
Regional co-chairs are bringing momentum in every corner of our county:
$100M GOAL
$20M | FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT TO EMPOWER HARDWORKING HOUSEHOLDS
$30M | VETERANS SUPPORT TO SUPPORT VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES
$15M | COMMUNITY HEALTH TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH
$20M | PROGRAM INNOVATION TO MOBILIZE NEW PROGRAMS
$15M | LEADERSHIP & CAPITAL TO SUSTAIN OUR MISSION
We’ve made great strides toward our $100 million goal, thanks to generous civic, corporate, foundation and individual donors.
These partners recognize that together, we can tackle the toughest conversations facing our region:
• BNSF
• Empire Holdings
• Frost Bank
• GM Financial
• Hillwood
• Oncor
• Rainwater Charitable Foundation
JAMIE AND AMBER ADAMS NORTH TARRANT COUNTY
OSCAR AND CAROL TREVINO NORTHEAST TARRANT COUNTY
HONORABLE JEFF AND KAREN WILLIAMS ARLINGTON
MARTY LEONARD FORT WORTH
OUR GENEROUS COMMUNITY
We are grateful to the many businesses, corporations and foundations who give generously to advance our work. This list includes those who contributed $5,000 or more in 2023. In addition to their financial contributions, many of these organizations also contribute volunteer hours.
Acme Brick Company
Albertsons, LLC
Amegy Bank
Amon G. Carter Foundation
Anthracite Realty Partners
Atmos Energy Corporation
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Bank of Texas
Bell
BNSF Railway Foundation
Capital One
Charles Schwab and Company
Citizens National Bank of Texas
Colonial Savings F.A.
Cook Children’s Medical Center
CornerStone Staffing
Dillard’s DFW Metroplex District
Dollar General Corporation
EECU
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Ernst & Young, LLP
ExxonMobil Corporation
Frost Bank
GM Financial GXA
Higginbotham
Graham & Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation
Graham Associates Inc.
Holman Enterprises
Jill and Charles Fischer Foundation
Kelly Hart & Hallman, LLP
KLN Foundation
Leo Potishman Foundation
Liberty Diversified International
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control – Dallas
Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation
Mary Potishman Lard Trust
Nelnet
Northwestern University
O. Trevino Construction, LLC
Oncor Electric
Paul E. Andrews, Jr. Foundation
Robert D. & Catherine R. Alexander Foundation
Robert D. and Alma Moreton Foundation
Rosenthal 1997 Charitable Lead Annuity Trust
RSM US LLP
Shoppa’s Material Handling
Sid W. Richardson Foundation
Siemer Institute for Family Stability
Southside Bank
Tarrant County Workforce Development Board
TCU Flying T Club
Texas Christian University
Texas Health Resources
The Lowe Foundation
The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation
The PNC Financial Services Group
The Rios Group, Inc.
The Roach Foundation
The Ryan Foundation
Trademark Property Company
Truist Bank
Vermeer Texas-Louisiana
Wells Fargo
Tocqueville Society members devote time, talent and financial investments to their community. Their annual gifts of $10,000 or more fuels the mission of United Way of Tarrant County and creates long-lasting change by tackling our communities’ most challenging issues.
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE MEMBERS
Frank A. Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Baylor
Elizabeth A. Beauchamp
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Belske
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Berce
Laura and Greg Bird
Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Bischler
Mr. and Mrs. Stevan B. Bobb
Karen M. Burchfield
Angela R. Caddell
John C. Cech
Mr. and Mrs. Tom D. Chambers
Jason C. Clarke
Virginia F. Clay
Leland J. Cleland
Sherri Daron
Sean Patrick Donohue
Cory Dowell
Ryan C. Dreier
Loretta and Brad Endres
Frank Fumai
Shrilee and Taylor Gandy
Paul Green
Matthew S. Hammond
Scott Hernandez
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Hund
Matthew J. Igoe
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis R. Johnson
Melinda and Jerry Johnston
Douglas B. Jones
Leah and Barry King
Sharon M. Leite
Marty V. Leonard
Mark E. Liniado
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Lovenburg
Brandon G. Mabry
Louella Martin
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Mason
Mr. and Mrs. John McClane
Sandra McGlothlin
Tamara R. Middleton
Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Milliken
Cami A. Misch
Mr. and Mrs. Terry R. Montesi
Jill K. Mulligan
Muru Murugappan
Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Neustadt
Robin and Mark G. Nurdin
Thomas Pesek
David Pratt
Carol F. Ray
Beth J. Rivers and Woodrin Grossman
Jean Roach
John Matt Robbins
Rosalyn G. Rosenthal
Alann Bedford Sampson
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Schultz
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Snyder
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Snyder
Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Steed
Jeffrey Suttle
Christy Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Wade
Christopher Weimer
Brenda and The Honorable Glen Whitley
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Williams
Crystal and Hadley Woerner
WOMEN UNITED
As an integral part of United Way of Tarrant County, Women United works to improve the lives of women and girls in our community. They are a diverse, vibrant group of women, bound together by a powerful sense of belonging – to each other, to the organization’s mission and to the community they call home.
By providing services and programs that ensure access to a quality education, job skills training and a variety of other services that change lives, the groups Women United funds tackle some of the toughest issues our community faces.
2023 WOMEN UNITED LEGACY MEMBERS
Katy Kothmann Abraham
Elizabeth Adcock
Karen Anfin
Louise Appleman
Jennifer C. Baggs Kamacioglu
Cathy Barclay
Dianah Bogan
Wanda Bonder
Vianei Braun
Jackie Brewer
Kathryn Carter
Deborah Connor
Shirley Cox
Michelle Crim
Catherine David
Margaret W. DeMoss
Andrea Glispie
Janet Hahn
Linda Halbouty
Melanie Hanna
Dr. Marie A. Holliday
Marti Howe
Melinda Johnston
Ebony D. Jones
Leah M. King
Patricia H. Kittredge
Christine Klote
Sharon M. Leite
Karen Manila
Sandra McGlothlin
Susan Medina
Cynthia Ann Miller
Tonya Minton
Rebecca Y. Montgomery
Cheryl Moore
Toni Najjar
Catherine Helen Neece Brown
Carol Noel
Stephanie Oelkers
Olivia E. Power
The Honorable Betsy Price
Samantha Renz
Ann Rice
Beth J. Rivers
Trish Rodriguez-Terrell
Kay Sanders
Crystal Sands
Dione Sims
Paulette Reddick Turner
Regina Williams
Barbara M. Williams
Martha S. Williams
Beth Pulliam
Ashleigh Herron
Lauren Team
Vanessa Maldonado
Jordon Street
Cassie Poss
Melanie Venture
291
TOTAL MEMBERS
252
TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS
$144,050 RAISED AT THE 3 RD ANNUAL INVESTING IN IMPACT LUNCHEON
$60,000 AWARDED IN GRANTS TO WOMEN UNITED FUND RECIPIENTS
$36,050 RAISED AT THE INAUGURAL GUNS, GIRLS AND PEARLS CLAY SHOOT
ABOUT US
United Way of Tarrant County brings people together to build strong communities where everyone thrives.
As a nonprofit leader, we help communities tackle tough challenges and work with private, public and nonprofit partners to boost education, financial stability and health resources, as well as respond in times of community crisis.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2023 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Hadley Woerner
Board Chair
President, Tarrant Area Frost Bank
Melinda M. Johnston
Immediate Past Board Chair
Managing Director and Senior Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch
Stevan B. Bobb
Vice Board Chair,
Board Liaison for Second Century Campaign
EVP and Chief Marketing Officer, BNSF Railway Company
H. Richard Payne
Audit & Finance Committee Chair,
Treasurer/Compliance Officer
OUR WORK IS DRIVEN BY:
Identifying issues through data-driven research.
Informing the community about those issues to develop solutions.
Inviting the community to engage in these solutions by advising, giving and volunteering.
Investing in systemic solutions that yield long-term change for all.
Partner, EY Assurance Services
Marnese Barksdale Elder
Benefits & Compensation Committee Chair
CEO and Founder, Mecca Management Solutions, LLC
Mia Hall, Ed.D.
Community Investment Cabinet Committee Chair
Executive Director of Equity and Excellence, Fort Worth Independent School District
Jennifer Wichmann
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Chair
Deputy City Manager, City of Arlington
Barbara M. Williams
Governance Committee Chair
Capital Partner,
Linebarger Goggan, Blair & Sampson
Cory Dowell
Investment Committee Chair
Managing Director & Private Wealth Advisor, Baumgarten Dowell Jones Wealth Management at UBS
Brian Coltharp, P.E.
Past Annual Campaign Committee Chair
President and CEO, Freese and Nichols
Abbie Shipp, Ph.D.
Strategic Planning Committee Chair
Professor of Management & Leadership, TCU Neeley School of Business
Leah M. King, CFRE
Non-Voting Member
President and CEO, United Way of Tarrant County
Beverly Boyd Non-Voting Member
Board Secretary, United Way of Tarrant County
DIRECTORS
Keon Anderson, D.D.S.
General Dentist, Acclaim Physician Group
Rosa Maria Berdeja Attorney at Law
Kervin Campbell, P.E.
Regional Executive Principal, Dunaway
Carlo Capua
Chief of Strategy and Innovation, City of Fort Worth
Sean Donohue CEO, DFW International Airport
DJ Harrell
Director of Development Services, City of Fort Worth
Grant Helmer
SVP Dealer Services Funding, GM Financial
Bal Joshi
SVP Commercial Banking, Hancock Whitney
Courtney Lewis
EVP, Cadence Bank
Pat Linares
Former Interim Superintendent, Fort Worth Independent School District
Kecia Mays Trustee, Arlington Independent School District
Angélica M. Ramsey, Ed.D. Superintendent, Fort Worth Independent School District
Kellie Richter
EVP and Chief Marketing & Client Experience Officer, First Command Financial Services, Inc.
Brian Rudd
SVP Commercial Banking Market Leader, Fort Worth Market, PNC Bank
Tom Stallings Firm Strategist, Mosaic Strategy Partners
Gloria Starling Managing Partner, The Capital Grille Fort Worth
Michael Thacker
EVP Commercial Business, Bell
Roderick Venture
President and Founder, Allied Energy Solutions
Kenneth Washington Engineer 2, Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division
Jeff Whitfield Partner, Kelly Hart
Corey Wilson
Chief Operating Officer, Texas Health Resources
VOTING AND EX OFFICIO MEMBERS
Tito Rodriguez
Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council Committee Chair
Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem, City of North Richland Hills
Kathleen Bryant
Greater Arlington Steering Committee Chair
North American Service Quality Manager, Cummins Sales and Service
Jon McKenzie
Northeast Steering Committee Chair City Councilmember (Place 6), City of Hurst
Brian Golden Tarrant County Central Labor Council President, Council AFL-CIO
Ebony Jones
Women United Committee Chair
Chief Impact Officer, Girls Inc. of Tarrant County
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The content of this impact report covers the 2023 calendar year. The
reflect the fiscal year: July 1, 2022 to June 31, 2023
